Sangwali

Sangwali

Sangwali

Settlement in Zambezi Region, Namibia

Sangwali is a settlement in Namibia. It is situated in the Zambezi Region 129.3 kilometres from the region’s capital, Katima Mulilo.[1] It is the centre of Judea Lyaboloma Constituency and it is also the Royal Headquarters of the Yeyi people. The annual Batsara Batsapi cultural festival is hosted here.[2]

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Sangwali was a place of residence for David Livingstone in the 1850s before he proceeded further north. The settlement features a small museum outlining his life and work.[3]

In the media

  • Sangwali (2016) is the title of a book by Konny von Schmettau. It narrates the life of David Livingstone.[citation needed]

References

  1. [1]
    "129.3 Km Distance from Katima Mulilo to Sangwali". www.distancesto.com. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  2. [2]
    "Batsara Batsapi festival attracts thousands". New Era. 4 August 2015.
  3. [3]
    Lottering, Francois (28 October 2016). "Museum to honour David Livingstone". The Namibian. p. 7.


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